Class Discussion on Style

Today in class I realized that there is a lot more to style then I thought. To me style is a particular way of doing something, whether it is a standard way of writing, or your own unique way of writing. What I failed to notice is exactly how many styles are available in writing. As a college student you learn the standard ways in which most professors require you to write, and as a result you are not as conscious of other styles of writing.

When we were asked to define our writing, I found it particularly hard to do. This is because I never really took the time to analyze my writing style. The truth is I didn’t realize that I had a writing style until today in class. It was a good thing that I had the pleasure of going last, because it gave me the opportunity to thing about what it is that makes my writing unique. By the time the class got around to me, I became aware that my writing is very subjective. In fact I don’t really like when I’m restricted to a certain style of writing. One of the reasons it was so difficult for me to see my own style of writing, is because as an art major I haven’t had the opportunity to write as much as I would like.

Overall the class discussion made me think more about what style is, how many different styles there are, and what style I actually follow. I also learned that while writing for the media can be creative, it is also very restricted in terms of style, especially when using styles such as the inverted pyramid.

What is writing?

Writing can be many things, and it can be used in many different forms. There are some people who write for themselves as a way of expression, as well as those who write to inform as a way of passing on knowledge. Then of course you have people who write in order to escape. They use writing as a way for them to indulge in the lives of others, whether they be fictional or nonfictional.

What ever the case may be, most people would agree that writing is essential in life. No matter what someone is writing about, they are taking the time to think about what they are producing. It is the process of thought in writing that makes it so powerful. Writing is skill, a skill that can be perfected with practice.

The ability to be a strong writer is something that not all people are fortunate to have. However, in order to be a good writer you must read a lot. As children, people are taught that the two most important things in education is reading and writing. It is these two components that give people the skills they need in life to advance in life.

Because reading and writing have such a strong connection, it is sad to say that we live in a age where reading seems to have lost its importance. It is because of this, that writers may fear writing will lose its importance as well.

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I am currently a senior with a major in art and minor in communications. My concentration is graphic design. For as long as I can remember, I have a passion for design. Over the last couple of years, I have taken various computer classes. Some of the classes include graphic design, web design, computer animation, and digital photography.

While I have always had the pleasure of knowing what I wanted my major to be, I was not as lucky when it came to my minor. It wasn't until my sophomore year that I realized that I wanted to minor in communications. This realization occurred while taking Introduction to communications. It was the direct link between advertising and communications that sparked my interest. As a graphic designer I have a great deal of interest in advertising. I have future goals of working for an advertising company within the design department. After taking introduction to communications, I realized that being a communications minor would not only help with advertising, but also with my ability to communicate in the business world.

I am taking this class as part of my minor, but also because I am interested in learning the different styles of writing for the media. I have not always been the strongest writer; however I hope to improve my writing skills dramatically. I look forward to learning more about the current industry codes, as well as the role of copywriting in the communications industry today. I have no doubt that the skills I will obtain in this class will have a direct correlation to my future.